Europe: New Jeep Cherokee starts at 34,800 euros

In Europe, the new Jeep Cherokee will hit the market next week at a starting price of 34,800 euros.

Unveiled during the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, the base model is powered by a 2.0-liter Multijet II Turbo diesel unit that develops 140 hp and is connected through a six-speed manual transmission to the front wheels.

It is the most economical model of the compact SUV – with a combined fuel consumption of 5.3 liters (CO2 emissions: 139 g / km).

The 170 horsepower version of the 2.0-liter engine is coupled with the nine-speed automatic gearbox and will start at 40,500-euro, the U.S based automaker told reporters today during a news conference in Frankfurt.

The European line-up also includes the 3.2-liter V-6 Pentastar petrol engine. Producing 272 horsepower and 315Nm of torque, the top of the line European Cherokee will start at 48.000 Euro.

Cherokee will be available in three trim levels – Longitude, Limited and Trailhawk trim levels.